Crime in Ridgeway East: statistics, rates and trends
315 crimes were recorded in Ridgeway East in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ridgeway East at a glance
- Crime trends in Ridgeway East
- Types of crime in Ridgeway East
- Ridgeway East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ridgeway East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ridgeway East
- Demographics of Ridgeway East
- Questions about crime in Ridgeway East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (128), anti-social behaviour (33) and other theft (31) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,716th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ridgeway East | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 315 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.9 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,869 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Ridgeway East of any year here (315 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 315 | 31.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 257 | 26.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 224 | 22.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 270 | 27.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 248 | 25.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 301 | 30.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 292 | 29.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 275 | 27.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 294 | 29.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and violence and sexual offences (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 24 to 33 and criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 13.0 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 3.3 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Ridgeway East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ridgeway East |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Missendens | 694 | 39.4 | +24% |
| Downley | 338 | 50.6 | +59% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | +14% |
| Disraeli | 462 | 79.4 | +149% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 486 | 44.9 | +41% |
| Sands | 608 | 85.9 | +169% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 957 | 88.5 | +177% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 700 | 53.1 | +66% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Ridgeway East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Primrose Hill” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Primrose Hill | 20 |
| On or near Risborough Road | 17 |
| On or near Ellesborough Road | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Clappins Lane | 11 |
| On or near Cryers Hill Road | 10 |
| On or near Grimms Meadow | 10 |
| On or near Campion Road | 8 |
| On or near Coombe Lane | 8 |
| On or near Valley Road | 8 |
Of the 282 crimes in Ridgeway East with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Ridgeway East has an estimated population of 9,869 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (5.2%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ridgeway East average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ridgeway East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ridgeway East a safe place to live?
Ridgeway East recorded 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,716th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ridgeway East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Ridgeway East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ridgeway East was up 23% on the year before: 315 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 257 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ridgeway East?
About 9,869 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ridgeway East?
Ridgeway East is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.